Delhi to get 2 new medical colleges, Govt allocates Rs 12,893 crore for health

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday allocated Rs 12,893 crore for the health sector in the 2025-26 budget to support flagship schemes like Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, set up two new medical colleges, and add 16,186 beds in government hospitals.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 2025-26 budget in the Assembly, announcing a significant push to strengthen the capital’s healthcare infrastructure. A major portion of the budget will support flagship schemes like Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), aimed at providing financial protection and affordable healthcare to more families in the capital.

In her budget speech, Gupta said the government is committed to transforming Delhi’s healthcare system by strengthening critical care services, expanding primary healthcare facilities, and modernizing medical infrastructure.

With a total outlay of Rs 12,893 crore for the health sector — including Rs 3,421 crore for capital projects — Gupta said the government is determined to make Delhi a hub of quality healthcare and medical education.

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The government has also allocated Rs 147.64 crore to expand financial protection under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), ensuring more families benefit from free, cashless treatment for serious illnesses.

She also announced that two new medical colleges will be established in Delhi to improve healthcare services and boost medical education. “It is our aim to make Delhi a hub of health and education, and this initiative will give our youth an opportunity to excel in the medical field,” Gupta added.